Justices/Judges
Court orders attorney’s fees following bad faith appeal
December 2, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a Colorado attorney and his brother engaged in procedural bad faith in appealing the third
amended final accounting of their deceased mother’s estate and ordered them to pay appellate attorney’s fees to
the estate.
MoreJudges: Officers lacked reasonable suspicion to stop and detain man
December 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonBecause a man’s detention following a traffic stop wasn’t supported by reasonable suspicion, the Indiana Court
of Appeals reversed his drug conviction today.
MoreRule inapplicable as witness’s credibility not attacked
December 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found a trial court didn’t err by not letting a defendant introduce evidence of his brother’s
prior robbery because the defendant wasn’t attacking the brother’s credibility.
MoreIndiana traffic court issues dent judiciary's public perception
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo central Indiana traffic court judges are under fire for their conduct and practices in their courtrooms, with one Marion
Superior judge facing disciplinary charges after sparking statewide legislative changes and criticism from the Indiana Court
of Appeals.
MoreJudges reverse support modification for lack of jurisdiction
November 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling that Illinois proceedings on child support were null because
jurisdiction was never properly transferred, noting it found an ex parte proceeding that excluded the mother “extremely
troubling.”
MoreAppellate court affirms judgment in coverage dispute
November 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Evidence Rule 407 may bar evidence of subsequent insurance policy revisions offered to resolve ambiguity in an executed
insurance contract, the Indiana Court of Appeals held today.
MoreCOA: Summary judgment wrong in foreclosure suit
November 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA mortgagee’s compliance with federal mortgage servicing responsibilities is a condition precedent that can be raised
as an affirmative defense to the foreclosure of a Federal Housing Administration insured loan, the Indiana Court of Appeals
ruled today for the first time.
MoreJudges uphold OWI conviction
November 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today that even though a statute uses the word “and” when saying a driver’s
actions, thoughts, and normal control of faculties must be impaired, the state isn’t required to prove all three were
impaired in order to get a conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
MoreAppellate court finds garage insurance policy doesn’t cover injuries
November 18, 2010
Jennifer NelsonFor only the second time, the Indiana Court of Appeals has addressed the language in a garage insurance policy, and upheld
partial summary judgment in favor of the insurer.
MoreJudges remand securities fraud case on statute-of-limitation issue
November 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals has ordered a trial court to reconsider whether it should discharge certain charges of securities
fraud because the charges fall outside the statute of limitation.
MoreDismissal of delinquency petition doesn’t endanger public
November 16, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA juvenile court didn’t err in dismissing a delinquency petition against a teen who was found to be incompetent to stand
trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today. The judges also found dismissing the petition did not unduly endanger the
public.
MoreCOA: State could charge man for leaving scene of fatal accident
November 10, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a man’s conviction for failing to return to the scene of a fatal accident, finding
the state wasn’t barred under collateral estoppel principles from prosecuting him for the same crime as another man
who had already been convicted of causing the victim’s death.
MoreHigh court vacates transfer order
November 10, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has decided not to take the case of a man who claimed he received ineffective assistance of trial
counsel.
MoreCourt divided on invasion of privacy charge
November 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today as to whether a woman who had an order for protection against her should have been
convicted of invasion of privacy when she spoke to the protected party during a court hearing.
MoreTicket can't constitute 'testimonial hearsay'
November 8, 2010
Jennifer NelsonBecause a chemical breath-test evidence ticket is a mechanically produced readout that can’t be considered “testimonial
hearsay” under U.S. Supreme Court precedent, the Indiana Court of Appeals held a man’s Sixth Amendment rights
weren’t violated when the equipment technician didn’t testify at his drunk-driving trial.
MoreDOC violated religious rights in denying kosher meals
November 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has found the Indiana Department of Correction was wrong to stop serving kosher meals to those whose religious
practices required them to eat the specially prepared meals.
MoreJudges: early retirement ends unemployment benefits
November 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of unemployment benefits for an auto worker who accepted an early retirement
package after she was laid off.
MoreDozens apply for new federal magistrate spot
November 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsMore than 40 attorneys have applied for a new magistrate spot in the Southern District of Indiana, the first new position
since the 1980s.
MoreCOA affirms man not falsely arrested, imprisoned
November 4, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals declined to address whether a pro se prisoner is “incapacitated” for purposes of
the Indiana Tort Claims Act in a man’s appeal of his suit involving false arrest and false imprisonment.
MoreJudge grants attorney summary judgment in collections suit
November 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge ruled in favor of an Indianapolis attorney involved in a class-action suit alleging he violated the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act. The judge granted summary judgment to the attorney after finding the class representative fell outside
the class definition.
MoreOrder asks for attorneys, court to use more professionalism
November 1, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court denied a request for a writ of mandamus Friday, but noted that the attorneys and court involved
had failed to act as professionally as they should regarding schedules.
MoreCOA finds voyeurism statute not vague
October 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state’s voyeurism statute is not unconstitutionally vague, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today by rejecting
a man’s claims that the statute would prevent taping a surprise birthday party.
MoreCourt divides over injury claim under insurance policy
October 29, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals split today on whether a couple’s emotional distress claim constitutes “bodily injury”
under their uninsured motorist coverage.
MoreJudges split on court's role in garnishments with pro se debtors
October 28, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals was divided on whether a trial court should assert exemptions in garnishment actions on behalf
of debtors who aren’t represented by counsel.
MoreAttorney, legal services organization receive access to justice awards
October 28, 2010
IL StaffThe Muslim Alliance of Indiana presented two awards today at its second annual Access to Justice luncheon.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...